Close! Southampton come within inches of levelling, Adam Lallana hitting the outside of the post after a great knock-down from Rickie Lambert.

Liverpool living dangerously.

6:09 pm

Morgan Schneidlerin is the latest to threaten, hitting a volley just over the bar from 15 yards or so. The hosts have reacted really well to going behind; they're really pushing for a leveller in front of their fans.

Five minutes until half-time.

6:18 pm

Half-time: Southampton 0-1 Liverpool

It's been all Saints but you should never ever (geddit again?) give Luis Suarez that kind of space. Spotter's badge for anyone who got that gag.

GOAL: Southampton 0-2 Liverpool (Sterling)

What a way to introduce yourself to a game. Raheem Sterling replaces Philippe Coutinho and scores with his first touch just 80 seconds later, tucking a shot under Artur Boruc after good work on the right by Luis Suarez. Game over?

7:00 pm

Good chance for Jordan Henderson to make it 3-0, but the midfielder blazes high and wide from near the penalty spot.

At St Mary's, Luis Suarez is down after an industrial challenge from Victor Wanyama. Painful one, that.

7:23 pm

GOAL: Southampton 0-3 Liverpool (Gerrard)

That's the icing on the cake for Liverpool. Luis Suarez is fouled by Jose Fonte, allowing Steven Gerrard the chance to score from the spot. He makes no mistake.

7:25 pm

Full-time: Southampton 0-3 Liverpool

All over at St Mary's. Liverpool go second in the Premier League thanks to goals from Luis Suarez, Raheem Sterling and Steven Gerrard, capitalising on Arsenal's slip-up earlier. Saints will regret missed opportunities.